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Some links that may be of interest:
newspapersperiodicals.org This is the website of the Newspaper and Periodical Historical Forum of Ireland. Every year it holds lectures, with speakers such as Fintan O’Toole, Richard Curran and Robert Schmuhl having addressed the conference in recent years.
collinspress.ie They published my books so in our house they are considered the most insightful and probably the best publishers in the world. However, don’t take my word for it. Visit their site where you will find all the quality books they publish each year.
irishacwtrail.com This site details locations in Ireland that are related to events or personalties from the American Civil War. It actively seeks contributions from members of the public.
newstalk.ie Here you can find links to podcasts of the 'Talking History' show on Newstalk Radio.
galwaycitymuseum.ie The Galway City Museum houses a very interesting exhibition, organised by Damien Quinn, on Galway people and their involvement in British and French armies throughout the centuries. Also, check out his regularly updated facebook page on 'Galway and the Wars of Empire'.
28thmass.org/index.htm A detailed site devoted to the 28th Massachusetts Regiment of the Union army, a component of the Irish Brigade.
waterfordcivilwarveterans.wordpress.com This blog charts the history of soldiers from Waterford who fought in the American Civil War.
1848tricolour.com An interesting site, run by James Doherty, on the history of the Irish Tricolour and the role of Thomas Francis Meagher in its development.
ireland-writers.com Information and assistance for Irish writers.
irishamericancivilwar.com An excellent resource, run by Damian Shiels, on Irish involvement in the American Civil War.
myleskeogh.org Robert Doyle's site charts the remarkable career of Myles Keogh.
thewildgeese.com A long-running site devoted to the history and heritage of Irish people around the world. |
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